1351.04 AMENDMENTS.

   The International Property Maintenance Code adopted in Section 1351.01 shall be modified by the adoption of the following provisions set forth herein:

   (a)    101.1 Title shall be amended by the insertion of the words [the City of Wooster].

   (b)    103.5 Fees shall be amended by the insertion of the words [the Building Standards Division fee schedule].

   (c)    112.4 Failure to comply shall be amended by the insertion of the words [100 dollars] and [500 dollars].

   (d)    302.4 Weeds shall be amended by the insertion of the words [twelve inches].

   (e)    304.14 Insect screens shall be amended by the insertion of the words [April 1] and [October 30].

   (f)    504.3 Plumbing system hazards shall be amended by the addition of the following: All backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested at least annually. The owner or owner's representative shall cause the applicable test and keep records of the tests and shall submit such records to the building official upon request.

   (g)    602.3 Heat supply shall be amended by the insertion of the words [January 1] and [December 31].

   (h)    602.4 Occupiable work spaces shall be amended by the insertion of the words [January 1] and [December 31].

   (i)    Appendix A Boarding Standard is adopted under this chapter.

   (j)   101.2 Scope shall be amended to read: The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures, all manufactured homes, and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, an owner's authorized agent, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties. (Ord. 2023-18. Passed 6-5-23.)